Perception of e-learning among medical students of the Maldives National University, Republic of Maldives, during COVID‑19 pandemic

Abstract

Introduction: The outbreak of COVID‑19 has led to the closure of medical schools all over the world. Maldives National University (MNU), School of Medicine adopted Electronic learning (e-learning) to prevent educational disruption. Adopting e-learning needs a clear understanding of the student’s characteristics, perception and local culture. This study aims to find out medical students’ perception of e-learning mode, effectiveness and their readiness to its adoption in a blended environment along with face-to-face learning.